November 2, 2023

Departamento de Trabajo sitúa a contratista de Luisiana en programa para infractores severos tras caída mortal de un trabajador de 34 años en Georgia

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ELLABELL, GA – Investigadores federales de seguridad laboral han determinado que un contratista de construcción podría haber prevenido que un trabajador de 34 años sufriera lesiones mortales luego de una caída a 60 pies en una planta Hyundai de automóviles eléctricos en Ellabell si hubiera seguido los procedimientos de seguridad legalmente requeridos.

November 2, 2023

US Department of Labor offers webinar to help employers understand workers’ rights, reduce wage violations in Southeast’s care industries

ATLANTA As part of an effort to address wage-related violations by the Southeast’s care industries’ employers, the U.S. Department of Labor will hold a webinar on workers’ rights and protections for home care, residential care and nursing care industry employers, workers and other stakeholders in the Southeast.

November 2, 2023

US Department of Labor places Louisiana contractor in severe violator enforcement program after 34-year-old worker’s fatal fall at Georgia worksite

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ELLABELL, GA – Federal workplace safety investigators have determined a construction contractor could have prevented a 34-year-old steel worker from suffering fatal injuries – after a 60-foot fall at a Hyundai electric car plant in Ellabell – by following legally required safety procedures.

November 2, 2023

Federal investigation of amputation injury finds Rana Meal Solutions again failed to protect employees from machines’ moving parts

BARTLETT, IL – For the third time in five years, federal investigators have found a nationwide provider of ready-made pasta, sauces and meals failed to follow workplace safety requirements to prevent workers from coming into contact with moving machine parts.

November 2, 2023

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

In the week ending October 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 217,000, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 210,000 to 212,000. The 4-week moving average was 210,000, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 500 from 207,500 to 208,000.

November 1, 2023

Connecticut homecare provider pays $92K in back wages, liquidated damages to 107 in-home caregivers after Federal court enters consent order

HARTFORD, CT – Numerous southeastern Connecticut residents rely on domestic caregivers for their daily living needs. While certain domestic workers were historically excluded from various protections provided by federal employment law, the Fair Labor Standards Act now entitles many of these workers to receive overtime wages when they work more than 40 hours in a workweek.

November 1, 2023

Department of Labor obtains court order to stop produce inspection company from alleged retaliation, intimidation; seeks recovery for fired worker

Date of action: October 31, 2023

Type of action: A temporary restraining order issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey in Camden, New Jersey. The action follows a complaint and motion filed by the U.S. Department of Labor on Oct. 30, 2023.

November 1, 2023

US Department of Labor recovers $16K in back wages, liquidated damages for 24 workers after finding restaurant owner kept portion of employees’ tips

Employer:                              Jay and Krupa Inc., operating as Subway

                                                414 Gallatin Pike South

November 1, 2023

US Department of Labor investigation cites Waupaca Foundry after 2 workers suffer amputation injuries in 11 days, fines company $234K

MARINETTE, WI – Federal investigations into how two employees in the mill room at a Wisconsin foundry suffered amputation injuries within 11 days of one another in April and May 2023 found the Marinette company again violated federal regulations for control of hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance.

October 31, 2023

US Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board sign agreement to strengthen information-sharing, outreach on whistleblower protections

WASHINGTONThe U.S. Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board today announced that the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the board have signed an agreement to strengthen the agencies’ partnership and outline procedures for information-sharing, referrals, training and outreach that explain federal anti-retaliation protections.

October 31, 2023

Subsidiary of Kimball International Inc. agrees to pay $132K in back wages, interest to resolve alleged hiring discrimination in Kentucky

DANVILLE, KY – A Kentucky furniture manufacturer has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor in which the employer will pay $132,500 in back wages and interest to 201 applicants for product assembly positions to resolve alleged hiring discrimination at its Danville location. 

October 31, 2023

Department of Labor finds Portland employer illegally terminated worker with serious health condition after failing to recognize circumstances

Employer:      Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt LLC

                        3750 NW Yeon Ave.

October 31, 2023

Federal contractor agrees to pay $402K in back wages, interest to resolve alleged hiring discrimination found in federal review

MIAMI – The U.S. Department of Labor has entered in a conciliation agreement with a global distributor of inventory solutions for aerospace original equipment manufacturers to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination affecting more than 100 Black and white job applicants at a Doral work site.

October 31, 2023

US Department of Labor recovers $72K from coffee shop operators who operated illegal tip pool, withheld 34 employees’ tips in Louisville

Employers:    Wiltshire Pantry Inc., 1310 East Breckinridge St., Louisville, KY 40204

Wiltshire Bakery and Café Highlands, 901 Barret Ave., Louisville, KY 40204

Wiltshire Bakery and Café Downtown, 605 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

Wiltshire At The Speed, 2035 S. Third St., Louisville, KY 40208

October 31, 2023

US Department of Labor again cites Jacksonville residential roofing contractor for exposing workers to fall hazards, proposes $72K in penalties

Employer:       

Brayden Roofing Specialists LLC

4728 Brierwood Road

Jacksonville, FL 32257

October 31, 2023

US Department of Labor announces proposed rule to protect retirement savers’ interests by updating definition of investment advice fiduciary

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that its Employee Benefits Security Administration has proposed a retirement security rule updating the definition of an investment advice fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

October 30, 2023

El Departamento de Trabajo de EE. UU. recupera US$391.000 en salarios atrasados y daños y perjuicios para 31 trabajadores a quienes el empleador de Columbia les negó el salario mínimo y las horas extras

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Employers:                            Garibaldi Restaurant LLC, operating as Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant

October 30, 2023

Statement by Acting Secretary Su on third tentative agreement between the United Auto Workers and major US auto companies

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su released the following statement today after a tentative labor agreement was reached between the United Auto Workers and General Motors:  

October 30, 2023

US Department of Labor, Office of US Trade Representative announce successful resolution of denial of rights petition at Mexican air cargo carrier

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor and the Office of the Trade Representative today announced that the U.S. and Mexican governments have successfully resolved a Rapid Response Mechanism petition by a pilots’ union alleging labor rights violations at MAS Air, a Mexico City-based national cargo air carrier.

October 30, 2023

Investigación federal recupera $115 mil en salarios atrasados y daños y perjuicios para 35 trabajadores en Austin negados horas extras

Nombre del empleador:            Allandale Lawn & Landscape Inc.

 Sitio de investigación:              2507 Twin Oaks Drive